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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$52.21
Entry wage$41.41
10th percentile wage$37.80
50th percentile wage$50.87
90th percentile wage$71.84
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Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services$50.87
Radiation Therapists (29-1124)
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$50.87 $37.96  $12.91
2019$49.25+3.3%$36.75 +3.3%$12.50
2018$47.96+2.7%$35.79 +2.7%$12.17
2017$46.85+2.4%$34.96 +2.4%$11.89
2016$46.12+1.6%$34.41 +1.6%$11.70
2015$45.23+2.0%$33.75 +2.0%$11.48
2014$44.39+1.9%$33.12 +1.9%$11.26
2013$43.54+1.9%$32.49 +1.9%$11.05
2012$42.69+2.0%$31.86 +2.0%$10.83
2011$42.03+1.6%$31.36 +1.6%$10.67
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$50.87 $21.91  $28.96
2019$49.25+3.3%$21.02 +4.2%$28.23
2018$47.96+2.7%$20.38 +3.1%$27.58
2017$46.85+2.4%$19.83 +2.8%$27.02
2016$46.12+1.6%$19.38 +2.3%$26.74
2015$45.23+2.0%$18.98 +2.1%$26.26
2014$44.39+1.9%$18.57 +2.2%$25.82
2013$43.54+1.9%$18.20 +2.1%$25.34
2012$42.69+2.0%$17.88 +1.7%$24.81
2011$42.03+1.6%$17.60 +1.6%$24.43
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $51.1040
Northwest $50.87 
Southwest $49.4530
South Central $43.2640
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $43.2640
North Central $51.1040
Southwest $49.4530
Northwest $50.87 
Wages in other areas
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